Raulayana Gunth - Someshwar, Almora
Raulayana Gunth is a village situated in the Someshwar tehsil of Almora district, Uttarakhand. It is located approximately 12 km from the tehsil headquarters in Someshwar and around 50 km from the district headquarters in Almora. Rolyana Gaonth serves as the Gram Panchayat for Raulayana Gunth village.
As per Census 2011, the village code of Raulayana Gunth is 053255. The village covers a total geographical area of 55.2 hectares and falls under the 263639 pincode. Almora is the nearest town, located about 50 km away.
Raulayana Gunth village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Gram Pradhan serving as the elected head. For political representation, the village falls under the Someshwar Vidhan Sabha (Assembly) constituency and the Almora Lok Sabha (Parliamentary) constituency.
Population of Raulayana Gunth
According to the 2011 Census, Raulayana Gunth village had a total population of 672 people, including 311 males and 361 females, living in 143 households. The sex ratio was 1,161 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 71.48%, with male literacy at 87.19% and female literacy at 59.02%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 395.
The table below presents a detailed demographic breakdown of the village, including separate male and female figures for each population category.
| Category | Total | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population | 672 | 311 | 361 |
| Child Population (0–6 yrs) | 125 | 69 | 56 |
| Scheduled Castes (SC) | 395 | 179 | 216 |
| Scheduled Tribes (ST) | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Literate Population | 391 | 211 | 180 |
| Illiterate Population | 281 | 100 | 181 |
Nearby Villages of Raulayana Gunth
Raulayana Gunth is surrounded by several nearby villages in its surroundings. These villages are part of the local area and are commonly connected through local routes and daily movement of people.
Transport and Connectivity of Raulayana Gunth
Raulayana Gunth is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared van services.
| Connectivity | Status | Nearest Availability |
|---|---|---|
| Public Bus Service | No | Available within <5 km |
| Private Bus Service | No | Available within <5 km |
| Railway Station | No | - |
In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Almora to Raulayana Gunth is about 50 km, with a usual travel time of around ~1.4 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.
Banking and Postal Services in Raulayana Gunth
Banking and postal services are essential for daily financial transactions and communication. The availability of these facilities for Raulayana Gunth village is detailed below:
| Service Type | Status | Nearest Availability |
|---|---|---|
| Bank | No | Available within 2-5 km |
| ATM | No | Available within 2-5 km |
| Post Office | No | Available within 5-10 km |
Health Facilities in Raulayana Gunth
Healthcare facilities play an important role in providing basic medical services to the residents. The details regarding the nearest health centres and hospitals serving Raulayana Gunth village are given below:
| Facility Type | Status | Nearest Availability |
|---|---|---|
| Health Sub-Centre (HSC) | No | Available within >10 km |
| Primary Health Centre (PHC) | No | Available within >10 km |
| Community Health Centre (CHC) | No | Available within 5-10 km |
FAQs about Raulayana Gunth
Where is Raulayana Gunth located?
Raulayana Gunth village is located in Someshwar Tehsil, Almora district, Uttarakhand, India.
What is the Gram Panchayat of Raulayana Gunth?
The Gram Panchayat of Raulayana Gunth is Rolyana Gaonth.
What is the pincode of Raulayana Gunth?
The pincode of Raulayana Gunth is 263639.
What is the population of Raulayana Gunth?
Raulayana Gunth had a total population of 672, including 311 males and 361 females.
How many households are there in Raulayana Gunth?
Raulayana Gunth had 143 households.
What is the literacy rate in Raulayana Gunth?
As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Raulayana Gunth was 71.48%. Male literacy was 87.19% and female literacy was 59.02%.